Inspired by such classic concept albums as Willie Nelson’sRed-Headed Stranger,Sturgill Simpson’sThe Ballad of Dood & Juanitais the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s third album in twelve months, and his most ambitious project to date. Written and recorded in less than a week, and featuring the same ace musicians who played on 2020’sCuttin’ Grassalbums, the record tells a classic American story of a Civil War-era couple torn apart by violence and reunited by love what Sturgill calls “a simple tale of either redemption or revenge.”The Ballad of Dood & Juanitais Simpson’s first album of all new original music since the release of 2019’s Grammy-nominatedSound & Fury. This new collection of songs was produced by Sturgill andDavid Fergusonand was recorded in Nashville at the Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa. Special guestWillie Nelsonis the featured lead guitarist on the track “Juanita.”

Tracks

1. Prologue
2. Ol’ Dood (Part I)
3. One in the Saddle, One on the Ground
4. Shamrock
5. Played Out
6. Sam
7. Juanita (feat. Willie Nelson)
8. Go in Peace
9. Epilogue
10. Ol’ Dood (Part II)